10th District Court of Appeals judge

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Jan 31, 2008 at 12:01 AMFeb 26, 2008 at 3:54 PM

Two local attorneys are facing off in the Democratic primary for the chance to run against incumbent Judge Lisa Sadler, a Republican, for a seat on the 10 t h District Court of Appeals (Franklin County). The term begins July 1, 2009. The position pays $132,000 annually.

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For a six-year term that would expire June 30, 2015

Richard D. Brown, 51; civil-litigation lawyer, 26 years; partner and member of Litigation Practice Group, Buckley King law firm; bachelor's degree, University of Cincinnati; law degree, Ohio State University; Protestant. This is his first run for public office.

Philosophy: “I believe any party who comes before the Court of Appeals should have confidence that their case will be decided impartially and fairly based upon the facts in the record, applied to the relevant case and statutory law.”

What he would do in office: “Work diligently for parties before the Court of Appeals, deciding cases fairly and in a timely manner.”

Edward Parks: 56; lawyer, private practice; former staff attorney, Legal Aid Society of Columbus and Dayton; former assistant legal counsel and attorney examiner, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and Ohio Department of Health; bachelor's degree, Otterbein College; law degree, Howard University; Baptist. This is his first run for public office.

Philosophy: “I have an intellectual interest in the special relationship between the primary and secondary educational process and the law, with special emphasis on the sociological impact. I believe in racial inclusion on all levels of the judiciary in Franklin County, including the Court of Appeals.”

What he would do in office: “If elected, I will, through careful analysis of each case, eliminate the impact of politics and economic interests from curtailing the application of justice on the appellate level.”

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